Category: Bridge Narrative

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Indian River Inlet Bridge Photographs Video

A few select IRI Bridge images by Bill Swartwout Photography

This is a brief marketing video to promote photographs of the Charles W. Cullen Bridge across the Indian River Inlet in Southern Coastal Delaware. The bridge is a “centerpiece” of the Delaware Seashore State Park.

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Words of Appreciation for the Indian River Inlet Bridge

A Light From AboveIndian River Inlet Bridge in Moonlight

A recent message from, and in memory of, a fan of my photography who has a wonderful gift of prose…

“Since viewing your marvelous photos of the Indian River Inlet Bridge at night, I could not help but write down my thoughts and dedicate them to your art. Enjoy and do as you wish with them.”

She reaches her arms to the heavens.
Her lights glistening in vibrant colors pierce the night sky.
The stars sparkling in the distance in humble response.
The waters below her lap at the solemn churning shores,
Beating as the heart of life.
She is a thing of beauty,
Of peace, calm, and welcome.
Engulf her solitude and strength.
Know that she is….The Bridge!

by: David George

A Light From Above on the Indian River Bridge

I certainly appreciate David’s  compliment. I realized I had to share the wonderful words he wrote about “our” Charles W. Cullen Bridge over the Indian River Inlet.

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Charles W. Cullen Bridge Dedication Plaque

This plaque marks the pedestrian entrance at the south end of the bridge. A transcription of the narrative is below the photograph.
Charles W. Cullen Bridge Dedication Plaque

Charles W. Cullen Bridge

Indian River Inlet
This bridge is named in honor and remembrance of
Charles West Cullen
1865-1948

A man who dedicated his life to public service and the the citizens of Delaware. Between 1930 and 1940, he served on the State Highway Commission, eventually being elevated to Chairman of the Commission from 1938-1939. While he was Chairman, work was started on a new bridge to span the Indian River Inlet. In recognition for his service on the Commission, the bridge was dedicated on May 18, 1940, in his name for his advocacy for the proper opening of the inlet and the internal development of the Indian River. Two additional bridges bearing his name have spanned the inlet since that time. This, the fifth bridge to span the inlet waterway, is also being dedicated in his name.

As this bridge served the public, let us not forget the life of service that he gave.

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Governor Jack Markell, State of Delaware
Shailen Bhatt, Secretary, Department of Transportation
Natalie Barnhart, Chief Engineer, Department of Transportation

Dedicated 2012

Skanska USA Civil Southeast, General Contractor
AECOM, Consulting Engineers

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